Earth-Based Religions

Often, we claim that we want one thing but receive something else entirely. Why? It is not necessarily because we’re doing something “wrong” or that we’re “off” in the way we tend to see it. There’s much more to it than just the thoughts we put to them. It also …

The spirit guide that is the goat teaches one to be surefooted, independent, to eliminate feelings of guilt, and to understand the energy of nature. The goat teaches agility and to reach for great heights. The goat teaches those under its protection how to remain on firm, solid ground and never …

When I tell people I am Pagan or a Druid, they have two reactions. I am devil or they ask questions. I am more than will to talk about what a Pagan is. A Pagan is a person who does not follow one of the more mass religions, and follows …

If you ever needed proof that humanity and animals are linked in some way then you could do worse than look at Courtship rituals. Whether it is dances, calls or displays we all try and stand out in some way when it comes to trying to find a partner. When …

Animal totems: Rat The rat has a bad image in most western countries. We see it as something to be feared or reviled and if you see a rat in your back garden you immediately start thinking of how to get rid of it. Yet many other countries see the …

Looking to the West: The Ritual Cup The ritual cup is a magical and mystical symbol and a tool important to both pagan and Christian spirituality and mysticism. The cup represents the element of water. As a ritual tool representing water, it rests on the western side of the altar. …

In a recent issue of a spiritual magazine a reader put this question to a shaman; “In view of the many stories about people being injured or dying as a result of participating in a sweat lodge ceremony, do you think it is safe to participate?” In the article that …

Hermes Trismegistus, or “Thrice Great Hermes”, originated as a syncretic deity in Hellenistic Greece and Egypt. It combined Hermes, the Greek deity most associated with knowledge and magic, with the the Egyptian deity known as Thoth. Thoth is an ibis headed being who was said to have invented writing, astonomy, …

Paganism is one of the fastest growing groups of religion in the United States at this time. The term covers a multitude of subsets with a multitude of ideas and practices. Wiccans, Druids, Neopagans, Animists, Witches, Norse; the list is long, with many not always agreeing on who should be …

Lavender is a very delightful to use and is an essential oil that is capable of many important uses. There should be a bottle of Lavender essential oil in every home. Lavender is so effective in the treatment of burns and scalds. It is a natural antibiotic, antidepressant, antiseptic and …